tensions in the Middle East have captured Global attention Israel's air strikes in Lebanon have everyone on edge Israeli fighter jets launched a coordinated attack on key Hezbollah positions the strikes culminated in the death of Muhammad kasum Alia a senior Hezbollah Commander the IDF claims this strike will significantly hinder hezbollah's ability to launch attacks against Israel Hezbollah responded with a barrage of rockets and drones into Northern Israel leaving both sides on high alert residents in Northern Israel have been urged to stay in shelters as the threat of further attacks looms large the IDF targeted rocket launchers and infrastructure within Lebanon affecting civilian areas the International Community is watching closely concerned that the violence could spiral out of control world leaders are calling for an immediate deescalation of hostilities emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy